Mismagius (Japanese: ムウマージ Mumargi) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Misdreavus when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Mismagius is a purple, ghost-like Pokémon. It has a round head with elaborate tufts resembling a witch's hat atop it. The tips of the tufts are paler than most of the body. It has a thin, red mouth that resembles the letter "W." Below its head, Mismagius has a long neck with a round lump midway down. Three, elliptical red spheres surround the upper portion of Mismagius's body. There are extensions on the sides of its lower body with the foremost ones tattered compared to rear ones. This gives Mismagius the appearance of wearing some kind of cloak.
If it is powerful, Mismagius can use advanced incantations for various purposes, such as causing misery or happiness. People that hear its cries will usually receive headaches and hallucinations. As shown in the anime, Mismagius can put its victims to sleep, and cause them to enter a strange dream world without their noticing. If Mismagius falls asleep or is knocked out, the victim will wake up.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Mismagius debuted in Malice In Wonderland!, where it was casting multiple illusions that caused Ash and his friends to see the things they desired the most.
In Arriving in Style!, Cocoa's Mismagius competed in the Hearthome Collection but lost.
In Playing The Leveling Field!, Fantina used a Mismagius in a Contest Battle against Zoey and her Glameow. In Barry's Busting Out All Over! and A Shield with a Twist, it was used in the Gym battle against Ash. Mismagius battled Chimchar and was defeated by Ash's Counter Shield strategy.
In Coming Full-Festival Circle!, Zoey's Misdreavus was revealed to have evolved into a Mismagius. It was used in the semifinals of the Sinnoh Grand Festival alongside Zoey's Leafeon to battle Nando's Kricketune and Lopunny. Mismagius and Leafeon managed to win against Nando based on points.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, Grings Kodai has owned a Mismagius since it was a Misdreavus. It served Kodai faithfully and helped him by using its Psychic to prevent Ash from stopping Kodai from taking the energy from the Time Ripple and renewing his ability to see the future. Mismagius was later defeated by Pikachu's Volt Tackle.
Two Mismagius appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where at least one of them was part of the Pirate's Pokémon crew. Multiple Mismagius later appeared on the Deserted Island with the treasure. They were the first Pokémon to attack the group as well as Team Rocket.
Lusamine's Mismagius appeared in Rescuing the Unwilling! and 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!. When Nihilego possessed Lusamine, it was forced to attack Ash and his classmates before Nihilego was defeated.
A Mismagius appeared in A Haunted House for Everyone!, where it played with Harper and Sarah at the Pokémon School and in the dream filled with several other Ghost-type Pokémon, which it created.
Minor appearances
In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Mismagius evolving from a Misdreavus.
Pokédex entries
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Mismagius
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Mismagius, the Magical Pokémon. Mismagius chants incantations, and while some cause misery, some give happiness as well.
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Mismagius
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Rotom Pokédex
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Mismagius, the Magical Pokémon. A Ghost type. Mismagius appear out of nowhere, chanting spells, casting curses, and showing terrifying visions.
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GOTCHA!
A Mismagius briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Fantina.
In the manga
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
Mismagius was one of the Pokémon Lily used while with Team Galactic. This Pokémon was used to keep Lily hypnotized and under Team Galactic's control.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
Two Mismagius appeared in PDP10.
Pokémon Adventures
Fantina owns a Mismagius that first appeared in Perturbed by Pachirisu. Platinum later battled Mismagius in her Gym battle against Fantina. She was very powerful and shrewdly manipulative using her illusion attacks, and using Trick Room to use Empoleon's speed against her, defeated both Empoleon and her Ponyta before Diamond's Lax finally took her down at the last minute.
Lusamine's Mismagius first appeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move.
Anabel's Mismagius first appeared in An Urgent Task and the Capture of an Ultra Beast, fighting against a Blacephalon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Mismagius (TCG)
Other appearances
A Mismagius appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Sinnoh
#073
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Johto
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| Diamond
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Its cries sound like incantations. Those hearing it are tormented by headaches and hallucinations.
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| Pearl
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It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.
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| Platinum
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Its cry sounds like incantation. It is said that the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.
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| HeartGold
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Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.
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| Black
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Its cry sounds like incantation. It is said that the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.
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| White
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Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said that the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.
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It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.
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Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.
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| Omega Ruby
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It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.
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Alola
SM: #067
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USUM: #373
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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| Sun
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It appears as if from nowhere—muttering incantations, placing curses, and giving people terrifying visions.
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| Moon
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Mismagius have been known to cast spells to make people fall in love, so some people search for this Pokémon as if their life depended on it.
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Feared for its wrath and the curses it spreads, this Pokémon will also, on a whim, cast spells that help people.
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Its muttered curses can cause awful headaches or terrifying visions that torment others.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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60
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112 - 240
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 495
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Mismagius's learnsets from other generations.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Field move:
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(Psy Power ×3)
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Field move:
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(Psy Power ×1)
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| Browser entry R-161/N-216
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| To attack, it spits out imbued orbs with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Tired.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Defense: 56
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Base Speed: 70
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- Mismagius's base HP, Attack, and Defense stats are the same as Misdreavus's, but its base Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stats are higher.
- Mismagius can be seen as a parallel to Honchkrow. Both are Generation IV Pokémon whose evolution process utilizes a Dusk Stone, and their pre-evolved forms were both introduced in Generation II. Mismagius is exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen, Pearl, and White while Honchkrow is exclusive to FireRed, Diamond, and Black.
Origin
Mismagius seems to be based on the concept of mages and witches. It also shares similarities with banshees. Mismagius's coloration might be a reference to the Nasu-babā, a witch-like yōkai with a distinct purple skin. Its shape also resembles the Teru teru bōzu.
Name origin
Mismagius may be a combination of mis- (bad, wrong) and magus or magic.
Mumargi may be combination of 夢魔 muma (nightmare) and mage or magic.
In other languages
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ムウマージ Mumargi
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From 夢魔 muma, and mage or magic
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Magirêve
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From magie and rêve
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Mismagius
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Same as English name
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Traunmagil
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From Traum, Magie and evil
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Mismagius
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Same as English name
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무우마직 Muumajik
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Possibly from 무우마 Muuma and magic
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 Mandarin Chinese
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夢妖魔 / 梦妖魔 Mèng Yāo Mó
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From 夢 mèng, 夢妖 Mèngyāo, 夢魔 mèngmó, and 妖魔 yāomó
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夢妖魔 Muhng Yīu Mō
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From 夢 muhng, 夢妖 Muhngyīu, 夢魔 Muhngmō, and 妖魔 Yīumō
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Мисмагиус Mismagius
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Transcription of English name
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มูมาจิ Mumachi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Mismagius images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
